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The Culture of Secrecy in Japanese Religion (Hardcover)
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The Culture of Secrecy in Japanese Religion (Hardcover)
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The Japanese Middle Ages were a period when secrecy dominated many
forms of religious practice. This fascinating collection traces the
secret characteristics and practices in Japanese religion, while
analyzing the rise and decline of religious esotericism in Japan.
Esoteric Buddhism developed in almost all Buddhist countries of
Asia, but it was of particular importance in Japan where its impact
went far beyond the borders of Buddhism, also affecting Shinto as
well as non-religious forms of discourse. During the Middle Ages,
secret initiations became a favored medium for the transmission of
knowledge among Buddhist monks, Shinto priests, scholars, actors
and artisans alike.
"The Culture of Secrecy in Japanese Religion" looks at the impact
of Esoteric Buddhism on Japanese culture, and includes comparative
chapters on India and China. Whilst concentrating on the Japanese
medieval period, this book will give readers familiar with present
day Japan many explanations for the still visible remnants of
Japan's medieval culture of secrecy. This compelling look at a
largely undiscovered field of research successfully demystifies the
study of esotericism and Tantrism, and will be essential reading
for scholars of East Asian Buddhism, Japanese religion and
religious history.
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